Tips & ToolsCommunication development takes time and is more involved than just learning new vocabulary. Whether you’re wanting to pick up a new language or are on track to becoming a polyglot yourself, here are a few tips Blake Anderson has picked up on his language-learning journey.
Tips & ToolsIf you’re looking for ways to create an engaging learning environment for your audience, I recommend checking out some of YDN’s favorite activities, including icebreakers, energizers, team-building exercises, and virtual meeting activities.
Tips & ToolsAttention 16 & 17 year olds! You can pre-register to vote now and automatically be registered to vote when you turn 18.
Tips & ToolsJoin creator host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in his new three-part series.
Tips & ToolsReconnecting with our history and ancient cultures as a wellness practice can be incredibly difficult for some of us. This article from The Jackie O. Life explores how through nature, we can reclaim our power and become active citizens in the physical world, we can also be active participants in our own well-being.
Tips & ToolsIf you’re looking for a transformative approach to building strong, inclusive communities within educational settings, I highly recommend Tribes Learning Communities by Jeanne Gibbs.
Tips & ToolsLeave it to the big brains at Carnegie Mellon University to come up with innovative ways to use the power of AI to help students write
better.
Tips & ToolsWith intentionality on our side, there are some things we can do to actually listen to, and enjoy, music more.
Tips & ToolsI stumbled upon this fascinating article that really struck a chord with me, and I think it might resonate with you too.
Tips & ToolsResearch confirms that having a strong sense of humor helps you live longer, even if you have poor health.
Tips & ToolsEven as a seasoned Executive Director, Coach, and Facilitator I still struggle at times with praise of any kind. A good friend of mine challenged me to work on this so that people don’t get the wrong idea when I quickly deflect or minimize the compliment being shared with me.
Tips & ToolsIn his book Supercommunicators, the writer Charles Duhigg argues that you can learn to get better at connecting with people. A rich, deep conversation can be wonderful, yet feels rare in day-to-day life.